Suburbs Somerset Dam

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Somerset Dam QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Somerset Dam, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Somerset Dam QLD is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Somerset Dam is $545 per week ($28,340 per year). Median rent in Somerset Dam is $230 per week ($997 per month). Somerset Dam has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Somerset Dam has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Somerset Dam is England. The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Somerset Dam is $1,200.

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📍 Somerset Dam, Queensland — 27.1203°S, 152.5397°E

Crime: Low Med High

Somerset Dam Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Somerset Dam Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$545/wk
$28,340 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
👤
Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,200/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Somerset Dam Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (40) Female 47.4% (36)

Population Density

3.6
people per km²
78 people · 21.8 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,291
Family income/wk

Somerset Dam Age Distribution

20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Somerset Dam Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
66.7% 14 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
33.3% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Somerset Dam Country of Birth

Australia
85.7%
England
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Somerset Dam Religion

Catholic
26.4%
No Religion
22.2%
Not stated
18.1%
Anglican
16.7%
Uniting Church
6.9%
Othr Christian
5.6%
Christian (other)
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Somerset Dam Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Somerset Dam Employment

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Employed full-time
21.3% 13 people
⏰
Employed part-time
14.8% 9 people
🏠
Not in labour force
63.9% 39 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Somerset Dam Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.5%
Bachelor Degree
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Somerset Dam Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
50.0%
Managers
28.6%
Professionals
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Somerset Dam Field of Study

Management & Commerce
53.3%
Architecture & Building
26.7%
Engineering
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Somerset Dam Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Somerset Dam Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
27.6%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
13.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.8%
$4,000+/wk
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Somerset Dam Marital Status

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Married
44.6% 29
↔️
Separated
10.8% 7
📋
Divorced
21.5% 14
👤
Never married
23.1% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Somerset Dam Ancestry

English
42.9%
Australian
22.0%
Irish
12.1%
Scottish
12.1%
Filipino
5.5%
German
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Somerset Dam School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Somerset Dam Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
8.1% 10
✅
No need for assistance
91.9% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Somerset Dam Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
13.1% 8
—
Not a volunteer
86.9% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Somerset Dam How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Somerset Dam Car Ownership

1 vehicle
55.2%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3 vehicles
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Somerset Dam Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
52.0%
3 bedrooms
48.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Somerset Dam Population Mobility

21.0%
moved in the last year
42.9%
moved in the last 5 years
7.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
38.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Somerset Dam Indigenous Population

3.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
126
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Somerset Dam Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
9
Mental health
8
Diabetes
5
Stroke
5
Arthritis
4
Cancer
3
Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Somerset Dam Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.3%
$300-$399/wk
12.2%
$400-$499/wk
12.2%
$650-$799/wk
17.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500+/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Somerset Dam Family Structure

Couple — no children
78.6%
Couple — children under 15
10.7%
One parent — no children under 15
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Somerset Dam Military Service

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Previously served
11.9% 8
👤
Never served
88.1% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Somerset Dam Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.5% 5
—
Did not provide
91.5% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Somerset Dam Children Ever Born

No children
70.0%
2 children
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Somerset Dam When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1971–1980
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Somerset Dam Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.2%
5–14 hours
26.5%
15–29 hours
8.8%
30+ hours
17.6%
Did not do domestic work
33.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Somerset Dam Household Size

1 person
52.9%
2 persons
38.2%
3 persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Somerset Dam Where Residents Moved From

Same address
49
Moved from QLD
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Somerset Dam Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $974/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Somerset Dam

≈ $4,221/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $744/wk
Rent share 23.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $70/wk
Monto
Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $60/wk
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Income: $445/wk Rent: $223/wk Save: $7/wk
Jandowae
Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk
Nanango
Income: $472/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $10/wk
Wondai
Income: $527/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $5/wk
Mount Morgan
Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk
Ingham
Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $20/wk

Somerset Dam vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Valley Of Lagoons
Pop: 39 Income: $850/wk
Barambah
Pop: 39 Income: $366/wk
Brush Creek
Pop: 39 Income: $604/wk Rent: $250/wk
Byee
Pop: 39 Income: $860/wk Rent: $188/wk
Cape Hillsborough
Pop: 39 Income: $612/wk Rent: $150/wk
Dunmore (Qld)
Pop: 39 Income: $866/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Somerset Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions About Somerset Dam

What is the population of Somerset Dam QLD?

The population of Somerset Dam QLD is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Somerset Dam?

The median personal income in Somerset Dam QLD is $545 per week, or $28,340 per year.The median household income is $974 per week.Family income is $1,291 per week.

How much is rent in Somerset Dam?

Median rent in Somerset Dam QLD is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Somerset Dam?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Somerset Dam QLD is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Somerset Dam?

The median age in Somerset Dam QLD is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Somerset Dam a good suburb to live in?

Somerset Dam is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 78.The median income is $545/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32583. All dollar figures in AUD.